Which of the Following Is Not an Advantage of Preparing

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an advantage of preparing an adjusted trial balance?

• A) It verifies that the debits equal the credits in the ledger after the preparation of the adjusting entries.
• B) It reduces the possibility of errors being carried forward from the ledger into the accounting reports.
• C) It is a shortcut which means that the adjusting entries do not have to be entered into the ledger.
• D) It assists in the preparation of the financial statements.

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